Biological Sciences

In the "Gale Virtual Reference Library," this reference explains biological concepts and explores related fields as well as the history of biological science.

4th edition. Covers all major areas of science, engineering, technology, as well as mathematics and the medical and health sciences, while providing a comprehensive overview of current scientific knowledge and technology. Entries typically describe scientific concepts, provide overviews of scientific areas and, in some cases, define terms.

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Provides concise definitions. (a part of Credo Reference)

This third, revised edition covers the whole field of pure and applied microbiology and microbial molecular biology. Includes: the latest developments in the field; over 18,000 entries from concise definitions of terms to review-length articles; extensive cross-referencing between topics; and, numerous references from scientific journals and other relevant sources. (through Credo Reference)

Contains information on all key aspects of plant and animal cell technology.

From 2005, this work is devoted to the scientific basis of human genetics and genomics research and its ethical, philosophical, and commercial ramifications. Presenting a comprehensive and rigorously detailed overview of current research and its groundbreaking applications, this major reference work examines many peripheral topics surrounding the field such as law, ethics, medicine and public health, history, religion and industry.

Covering a wealth of topics on the ethics of health professions, animal research, population control and the environment, the work helps researchers consider the impact of new scientific knowledge and its potential to harm or benefit present and future generations.

Provides in-depth, worldwide coverage of environmental issues. Each article is written in a nontechnical style and provides current status, analysis, and suggested solutions whenever possible.

This dictionary includes over 4000 in-depth entries on scientific and technical terminology associated with environmental protection and resource management. In addition, it contains numerous illustrations, a wide range of international case studies and extensive cross-references to guide the reader. (Online through Credo Reference)

This concise reference provides accurate, current scientific and technical information. A good starting point for research.